Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions clients ask most often about HR, workers' compensation, and risk management consulting with Julie L. Sessa.
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What services does Sessa HR & Risk Consulting provide?
Sessa HR & Risk Consulting provides fractional HR leadership, workers' compensation strategy, risk management, compliance reviews (FMLA, ADA, EEOC, ACA, HIPAA), emergency management and business continuity planning, benefits advisory, labor relations support, and operational and organizational development consulting for public and private sector employers.
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Who does Julie Sessa typically work with?
Julie works with K–12 school districts, municipalities and counties, sheriff's offices and public safety agencies, healthcare practices, and small to mid-sized private employers — primarily across Florida, with remote engagements available nationwide.
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What are Julie Sessa's credentials and experience?
Julie L. Sessa holds an MPA and the SPHR, SHRM-SCP, ARM, and CERM certifications. She brings 30+ years of HR and risk leadership, including roles as Assistant Superintendent of HR at Martin County School District, HR and risk leadership at Osceola County, and benefits and claims experience with the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office and Palm Beach County School District.
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Do you offer fractional or interim HR leadership?
Yes. Julie provides fractional HR support and interim HR director engagements for organizations that need senior HR leadership without committing to a full-time hire. Engagements range from a few hours per week to multi-month interim coverage.
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How does workers' compensation consulting work?
Engagements typically begin with a program review covering claims handling, reserves, return-to-work, TPA performance, and litigation strategy. Julie then partners with leadership to implement cost-containment improvements, oversight processes, and provider-network strategy grounded in 30+ years of public-sector claims experience.
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Where is Sessa HR & Risk Consulting located?
The firm is based in Jensen Beach, Florida, and serves clients throughout Florida and remotely across the United States.
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How do I schedule a consultation?
You can schedule a 30-minute introductory consultation through the contact page, by emailing info@juliesessa.com, or by connecting with Julie on LinkedIn.
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What makes Sessa HR & Risk different from a larger consulting firm?
Clients work directly with Julie — not a junior associate. Every engagement is grounded in operational reality, drawing on decades inside school districts, county government, and sheriff's offices rather than theoretical frameworks.
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